Behr Varnished Ivory is a light, versatile antique beige with a solid cream base. This relaxed and comfortable neutral offers a gently aged, inviting warmth, making it ideal for creating cozy, traditional, or transitional living spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | MQ3-40 |
| HEX Code | #e5dccc |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 72 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Cream |
| Hidden Undertones | Beige |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, relaxed neutral spaces, traditional homes |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: This warm ivory hue applied to living room walls, paired with medium cherry wood and woven seagrass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon golden hour
- Trim Recommendation:Behr Swiss Coffee
- Key Materials:Cotton slipcovers, woven seagrass
- Wood Tones:Medium cherry
- Accent Color:Muted slate blue
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Color visualization: A classic off-white tone warming a dining space alongside a polished mahogany table and linen chairs.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft chandelier glow
- Furniture:Mahogany dining table
- Textiles:Linen upholstered chairs
- Table Setting:Ironstone plates, taper candles
- Trim Recommendation:Behr Cottage White
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Design mockup: Examining this soft cream wall color against wide plank oak floors and an antique pine dresser.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle morning light
- Textiles:Quilted cotton, floral block print
- Furniture:Antique pine dresser
- Flooring:Wide plank oak
- Coordinating Color:Behr Antique White
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Material board: This pale ivory shade applied as a relaxed backdrop, enhancing washed canvas furniture and rattan accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright diffused daylight
- Key Materials:Rattan, washed canvas
- Greenery:Potted olive tree
- Rug Style:Chunky wool loop
- Trim Recommendation:Behr Ultra Pure White
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Conceptual layout: A rich cream paint color illuminating a formal space filled with dark walnut floors and damask upholstery.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm ambient daylight
- Architectural Features:Crown molding, tall baseboards
- Key Materials:Damask, polished brass
- Wood Tones:Dark walnut
- Trim Recommendation:Behr White
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